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Former President Donald Trump is once again at the centre of mounting controversy as Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters calls for his immediate removal from office via the 25th Amendment.
Speaking during a televised appearance on MSNBC, the California Representative issued a scathing critique of Trump’s recent actions and what she described as an increasingly dangerous consolidation of power. Waters accused Trump of behaving like a dictator, warning that his desire to control independent institutions like the Federal Reserve poses an existential threat to American democracy.
“He wants to control the Fed. He wants to be able to determine interest rates. He wants to be able to have the people on the governing board that will do exactly as they are told,” Waters said. “This is extraordinarily dangerous. This is the makings of a dictator who is trying to control the entire economy.”
The comments come amid renewed scrutiny of Trump’s leadership style and decision-making, particularly in the wake of recent reports surrounding his administration’s alleged interference in financial and foreign policy matters. Waters argued that Trump’s approach threatens the foundations of a balanced democratic system and that action must be taken now, not after more damage is done.
In a rare and forceful statement, the congresswoman explicitly invoked Article 25 of the Constitution, which allows for the removal of a president deemed unfit for office by their cabinet.
“It is time to call for Article 25 of the Constitution of the United States of America to determine his unfitness, to determine that something’s wrong with this president,” Waters declared. “I would suggest that we move very aggressively to talk about the danger to this country and to our democracy and not play around with this, because this is absolutely one of the most destructive things that this president could do.”
The 25th Amendment, adopted in the wake of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, provides a legal mechanism for declaring the president unable to perform the duties of office. While its primary focus has historically been on physical or mental incapacity, it has also been referenced in modern political discourse when concerns are raised over erratic behaviour, abuse of power, or gross misconduct.
Waters’ remarks highlight a growing sense of urgency among some Democrats, who argue that Trump’s conduct is no longer just political theatre but a genuine threat to the nation’s constitutional stability. She acknowledged the political barriers to invoking the 25th — particularly the loyalty of Trump’s cabinet members — but insisted that the conversation must be had regardless of whether the effort succeeds.
“I want, even though I know it may not happen, the cabinet that he’s appointed, a bunch of his sycophants who probably won’t do what I would recommend,” she said, expressing doubt that Trump’s inner circle would act against him. “But it is not about lingering and trying to think that maybe the courts will help us.”
Waters’ alarm bells are not new, but they’ve taken on a new intensity following Trump’s continued rhetoric and policy positions that critics claim veer toward authoritarianism. In particular, her concerns about Trump’s attempts to exert influence over the Federal Reserve echo broader warnings from economists and political analysts, who fear that undermining independent institutions could destabilise the economy and remove key safeguards against executive overreach.
This is not the first time the California congresswoman has issued dramatic warnings about Trump’s behaviour. In June, Waters sounded the alarm again after the US launched military strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, an action she said was reckless and risked plunging the country into another unwinnable war.
At the time, Waters accused Trump of being “out of control” and declared: “This president must be stopped. I and Members of Congress must confront this issue as soon as we return to Congress. We need peaceful negotiations, not another war.”
Her stance was echoed by other progressive voices who said Trump’s foreign policy approach lacked transparency and strategic planning, instead relying on impulsive decisions and inflammatory rhetoric.
Trump, however, was quick to characterise the strikes as a major victory, boasting about the effectiveness of the US military operations. “Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror,” he said in an address following the strike. “Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success.”
The exchange with Iran and the recent economic power grab accusations form part of a larger pattern, according to Waters and others who say Trump’s leadership style is defined by unchecked power, personal loyalty over merit, and a disregard for democratic norms.
While Article 25 has never been successfully used to permanently remove a president from office — and would require the cooperation of a majority of the cabinet and the vice president — its invocation by prominent lawmakers like Waters signals just how deep the concern runs.
Republicans, for their part, have largely dismissed Waters’ remarks as political posturing. Several GOP figures have accused Democrats of trying to relitigate the results of past elections or undermine Trump ahead of a potential 2026 presidential run.
Nevertheless, the discussion surrounding the 25th Amendment is no longer theoretical. As Trump’s legal troubles mount, and as his public appearances continue to raise eyebrows — both in terms of rhetoric and presentation — calls like Waters’ are growing louder.
Whether the amendment is ever seriously considered by Trump’s own allies remains doubtful. But for many in Washington, the simple fact that it’s being talked about at all is a dramatic reflection of the unease surrounding the former president’s return to power — and the fear that the worst, in their eyes, may still be to come.
